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On a fascinating and mystical hike through the rainforests of Belize, learn the secrets of surviving and thriving in the jungle passed down through the centuries from ancient Mayan civilizations. A guide will demonstrate hunting, farming, cooking and healing techniques practiced and perfected through the ages. You’ll have the chance to see a Mayan home completely furnished with authentic materials from the jungle environment. And you will meet an authentic Mayan shaman who will guide the group through a spiritual cleansing ceremony complete with traditional costumes and music

Belize’s natural beauty and Mayan history are on glorious display as you float down the New River on a riverboat. A scenic drive takes you to Tower Hill in the Orange Walk District where you will board the craft. On your peaceful journey, keep an eye out for jacanas — also called Jesus Christ birds — walking on the lily pads while sleeping crocodiles bask in the morning sunlight. The temples of Lamanai, which is Mayan for “submerged crocodile,” rise into view at the entrance to the New River lagoon.

A picturesque drive brings you to the Nohoch Che’en Archaeological Reserve, your headquarters for a day of fun-filled activities. You’ll start the day on the ZipRider, an exhilarating zip-line tour through the rainforest canopy, as high as 120 feet in the air. Back on the ground, set out on a short hike through the jungle to the entrance of an extensive cave system. Here you will begin your cave-tubing adventure as you float through the ancient Mayan underworld.

Traveling north from Bridgetown along the stunning beachscapes of the west coast, you venture inland through sleepy country villages to St. John's Parish Church. Sitting atop a cliff, the church has beautifully designed and realized interiors, important tombs and breathtaking views. Continue on to Orchid World for a refreshing beverage, unique gifts and photo opportunities — as well as outcrops of coral, rock gardens and meandering paths through spectacular orchids.

Go beyond Nassau’s bustling port area to discover the key sights, scenery and local heritage that many visitors to New Providence Island never encounter. With your luggage accompanying you, relax in comfort on the narrated drive. In downtown Nassau, your guide will highlight the important landmarks among the colorful buildings before the tour heads west. The route features spectacular ocean vistas as well as the views of stunning estates, elegant homes and a charming heritage village.

Experience the aloe plant’s healing properties and restorative powers on a visit to an island aloe facility and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Aruba. This wellness-focused day begins at Aruba Aloe. Founded in 1890, the company was one of the world’s first to formulate and manufacture skin and hair products with the succulent plant. In the surrounding fields, your guide will explain how the plant thrives in Aruba’s desert-like environment and the harvest process. The production facility and museum showcases the domestication of aloe, its many uses and Aruba Aloe’s various products.